[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 147 (Tuesday, September 16, 2008)]
[House]
[Page H8148]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           NO-ENERGY SOLUTION

  (Mr. HERGER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. HERGER. Mr. Speaker, Democrats are wasting more time on a no-
energy solution for our energy crisis. This bill says ``no'' to 
actually increasing American-made energy and relieving energy costs for 
the American people. No new refineries, no provisions to cut redtape 
and increase American refining capacity of American-made energy. No 
lawsuit reform to prevent frivolous lawsuits from radical environmental 
groups intent on playing political games.
  The only thing they're saying ``yes'' to is an $85 billion tax 
increase. It would include unfair penalties for States that simply 
can't adjust to federally mandated one-size-fits-all renewable 
electricity standards.
  America deserves an all-of-the-above energy solution. I strongly urge 
my colleagues to vote down this bill.

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